Science Quickly
Scientific American
Host Rachel Feltman, alongside leading science and tech journalists, dives into the rich world of scientific discovery in this bite-size science variety show.
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Apr 22, 2015 • 4min
Small Screen Looks at an Electrified America
Discussion on the potential impact of the U.S. transitioning to electric power, including reducing emissions and exploring better batteries for electric cars.
Apr 20, 2015 • 3min
Taste Salty with Less Salt
Exploring the various levels of saltiness in foods and ways to reduce sodium intake, such as making salamis and cheeses with more pores to maintain taste with less added salt.
Apr 16, 2015 • 3min
Granular Materials Could Thwart Missiles
Physicists discuss the behavior of granular materials and their potential military applications. These materials can transition between behaving like solids and fluids. They investigate how a bucket of beads responds when an object falls into it, similar to dropping a stone on sand.
Apr 15, 2015 • 3min
A Few Hundred Smartphones Could Catch Earthquakes Early
Smartphones GPS systems could detect earthquake movements and provide early warning. As few as 500 cell phones in California could give the public 5 seconds of advance notice.
Apr 13, 2015 • 3min
Martian Glaciers Equal Meter-Thick Planetary Ice Shell
Explore how radar measurements on Earth led to the discovery of Martian glaciers containing 150 billion cubic meters of water. Discusses implications for future human exploration on Mars.
Apr 9, 2015 • 4min
Nobelist Talks about Exercise and Chromosome Integrity
Nobel laureate Elizabeth Blackburn and Scientific American Editor in Chief Mariette DiChristina discuss the relationship between exercise and telomere length, associated with diseases of aging.
Apr 8, 2015 • 3min
Typing Style Reveals Fatigue or Disease
Discover how typing patterns can reveal the state of your brain, distinguishing between alert and fatigued individuals. MIT researchers uncover potential applications in detecting sleepiness during night shifts and monitoring neurodegenerative diseases
Apr 7, 2015 • 3min
App Provides Pocket Time Capsule
New app called Pivot lets users see old and new images of locations as they walk. It uses GPS data and geolocation tags on archived images. The app showcases historic Palestine and Boston through a partnership with an Israeli nonprofit.
Apr 6, 2015 • 3min
Online Breast Milk Buyers May Get Cowed
The podcast discusses the issue of adulterated breast milk sold online, with 10% of samples containing cow's milk. This poses a health risk to infants allergic to cow's milk, emphasizing the need for consumer vigilance and safer alternatives.
Apr 3, 2015 • 3min
B.O. Gives Up Its Stinky Secrets
Exploring the molecule behind body odor, and how interference with Staphylococcus hominis could lead to better deodorants.
